A morning rain shower didn't stop a motorcycle club from honoring a late RC pilot.
The Ben Batts Memorial Ride took place June 29, 2024. Although it rained for most of that morning, roughly 10 motorcycle riders participated in the event. The ride, held by the Heathen Hearts Riding Club of Franklin, Indiana, raised $1,000 for the AMA Scholarship fund through participation fees and donations. The funds were given to the AMA Foundation in memory of Ben. His father, Alan Batts, is a member of the motorcycle club.
Alan credits the motorcycle group for helping him get through the loss of his son, who passed away May 6, 2023. Ben was an accomplished International Miniature Aerobatics Club competitor and 3D pilot.
The ride began on the morning of June 29 in Franklin, which was Ben's hometown. The motorcycle group made a stop at the AMA National Fun Fly that afternoon so the club members could observe the hobby that Ben and his father loved participating in together.
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